D@y 2

Dear Margot,
Today was the second day of the Sing-Siam regatta. There were 2 races of which I sailed one in a pico and the other, I sailed a ful-rig laser. After the first race, the wind sort of died and I exchanged boats with Kok Gin. I had a lousy start, I think it was probably the worst start I had done through out my whole regatta. However, I caught up rather well and managed a finish in 9th position out of a fleet of about 25 sailors. I think this is wonderful since i beat some Thai sailors and this is the first ever race that I sailed in a laser.

After sailing and helping Andrew pack up the Pico, Andrew and I went fishing. I was extremely lucky and fortunate. I am glad I have been looking at fish in their natural surroundings and was able to see the fish at the sides of the marina. I made a few casts and the fishes chased the fly. Unfortunately, they refused to take the fly. So in order to attempt to hook the fish, I walked along the marina with my line trailing in the water. I soon felt a tug and thought the fly was stuck on a rock. So, I tugged back hard. surprisingly, the line started to move so I lifted the rod and up came this 6 inch long pencil looking fish with a yellow tail. I grabbed it with my gloved hand and realised it was a baby barracuda or cuda for short. It was beautiful, it had a yellow tail, a long slim streamline body and a mouth full of razor sharp teeth. It sure did not put up much of a fight but the take was very strong and I am very happy having scored another type of fish on fly tackle.

I think fishing is a wonderful sport because after the fish gave me some fun and some poses for Andrew's camera phone, I released the little fish to live another day. I think that if I do not eat the fish, I should release the fish unharmed. I am tired and aching all over so I will sleep now. Good night.

Yours,
An Ren